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Big Events!

There's no shortage of things to do in the region. Here's a rundown of some of the area's most popular events.

To see the most up-to-date listings for the week you're visiting, check out our events calendar in the Source Weekly's weekly print edition (in the blue boxes found... well, everywhere), or check out our online calendar at calendar.bendsource.com.

Wednesdays, May 2 – Oct. 10, 2018

First Fridays

ART WALK
Meet local artists, enjoy art, live music and drinks while strolling the streets of downtown Bend the first Friday of every month. 5-9pm. Downtown Bend, various locations. Free. downtownbend.org

Sat., May 26, 2018

HAPPY GIRLS RUN – BEND
Bringing together women of all levels of fitness and achievement for a race nothing short of life changing for many runners. Featuring Half Marathon, 10K & 5K distances. 9am.Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St., Bend. Registration varies. happygirlsrun.com

Sat., June 2, 2018

BEND BEER CHASE
A one-day, six-person, 50-mile running relay from Bend, to Redmond, Sisters and back. Consists of 12 legs, with each team member running a portion of the race. Includes stops at seven local breweries. Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend. Registration varies. bendbeerchase.cascaderelays.com

June 2-17, 2018

OREGON SENIOR GAMES
Athletes ages 50+ compete in one of 15 sports, including archery, golf, badminton, shuffleboard, pickleball and more. Test your mettle against other seniors while enjoying a getaway to the outdoor playground of the West. Various times and locations around Bend. Registration varies. oregonseniorgames.com

June 15-17, 2018

BITE OF BEND
Celebrate the local flavor of Central Oregon at the region's largest food festival. The three-day party on the streets of downtown Bend showcases the best bites area restaurateurs have to offer. Bite Week follows with special dinners and workshops. Downtown Bend. Free entry.biteofbend.com

Sun., June 17, 2018

BITE OF BEND BEER RUN
Sends participants along a 5K race loop through Drake Park along the Deschutes River and back through Columbia Park, stopping for brews from 10 Barrel, Cascade Lakes, Deschutes and Immersion breweries. Bonus prizes are awarded to participants in the best costumes! Get the kids in the action as well—check out the Root Beer Run Sat., June 16! Noon. Corner of Minnesota & Bond, Bend. Early Bird (until June 15): $20, Day of Event: $30.biteofbend.com/beer-run

Fri., July 13 – Sun., July 15, 2018

BEND SUMMER FESTIVAL
Enjoying 27 years of kicking off the summer season, the First Interstate Bank Bend Summer Festival draws 75,000 visitors. Features fine artists and craftspeople, artisans and performers, and three stages of some of the best regional and national blues, rock and jazz. Friday, 5-11pm | Saturday, 11am - 11pm | Sunday, 11am - 5pm. Downtown Bend. Free admission.bendsummerfestival.com

Fri., July 27 - Sun., July 29, 2018

BALLOONS OVER BEND & CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL
Balloons Over Bend is a fun-filled weekend with many opportunities to see hot air balloons take flight. Activities throughout the weekend include the Children's Festival, launches, meet and greets with pilots and Night Glow. Balloon events at various locations in Bend & Redmond.Children's Festival: Saturday, 10am-4pm. Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Ave., Bend. $10/adv., $15/door. balloonsoverbend.com

Wed., Aug. 1 – Sun., Aug. 5, 2018

DESCHUTES COUNTY FAIR & RODEO
Celebrating 99 years of family-friendly entertainment! Bring the kids for five days of carnival rides, tasty food, live music and of course, rodeo. 10am-5pm.Deschutes County Expo Center, 3800 SE Airport Way, Redmond. expo.deschutes.org/fair

Sat., Aug. 11, 2018

HAULIN' ASPEN
A 6.5-mile course (dubbed the "Half As"), a half marathon and a full marathon. A points qualifier for the Trail Runner Magazine Trophy Series and Central Oregon's only full trail marathon. Trails wind through Wanoga Sno-Park and forestland. 7am.Wanoga Snow Play Area, Cascade Lakes Highway, Bend. Registration varies. bendraces.com/haulin-aspen

Fri., Aug. 24 – Sun., Aug. 26, 2018

VOLCANIC BIKE & BREW FESTIVAL
Free bike demos, live music and vendors, all located in the West Village Base Area. Visit the beer garden for brews, your favorite BBQ foods and the best view of the Skills Park. Mt. Bachelor, 13000 SW Century Dr., Bend. mtbachelor.com

Fri., Feb. 15 – Sun., Feb. 17, 2019

OREGON WINTERFEST
Join thousands of spirited locals and visitors President's Day weekend for three days of live music, delicious food and drink and activities for the whole family. The fire pit artist installations and ice sculptures are a must-see. Les Schwab Amphitheater, 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr, Bend. oregonwinterfest.com

Sun., April 7, 2019

SALMON RUN
The Salmon Run returns to the Deschutes River Trail in the Old Mill District, offering a half marathon, 10K and 5K. Do you have small fry who's winter stir crazy? Register them for the Little Fry Run, part of the Kids Rock the Races Series. 9am.Athletic Club of Bend, 61615 Athletic Club Dr, Bend. Registration varies. bendraces.com/salmon-run